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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Tonight we celebrate New Years Eve all around the world. I will be with family and friends and am looking forward to 2012. I loved 2011. It was full of highs, a couple of bumps in the road, but by and large, it was everything I could have asked for and much, much more. We will sing Auld Lang Syne tonight at Midnight. The best RENDITION of this classic standard is by the ViVA Girls. Love these gals, want to party with them when they come to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Back Story:
I got a call a few months ago from the agent of Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, asking me if I would be interested in having an "open" and "candid" interview about the life, death, and legacy of the iconic American talent Ricky Nelson, through the eyes of their sons. I have interviewed thousands of "people in the news" over my life time, Presidents, Senators, Rock Stars, and even a Nobel Prize winner. But, this conversation with Matthew Nelson for Los Cerritos Community News was raw, emotional, uplifting, and awe inspiring. You can read the ENTIRE interview on line here. We all remember where we were when we heard the news in 1986 about the death of Rick Nelson on New Years Eve. 1986 also stands still in time with Matt and Gunnar. Please take a moment to read this interview, and please feel free to respond on my comment section below.

Randy Economy (middle) with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Twenty
five years ago on New Year’s Eve, 1986 the lives of Matthew and Gunnar Nelson
changed forever.

Then 18 years of age, the identical twin boys lost
their father, legendary singer and actor Rick Nelson, and in a plane crash in
Texas. The news shocked the world, and
for them it was the moment that “stood still in time.”

In a revealing interview with Los Cerritos Community
News, Matthew Nelson opened up about the night of his father’s death, and how
if changed him and his brother “forever.”

“I was in my car in front of my friend Duffy’s
house, I had heard a couple of songs on the car radio he was singing, and it
was interesting, I never put it together that they played three songs in a row,
and it was actually on K-LOS, the local rock station, and Jim Ladd came on the
air,” Matthew told Los Cerritos Community News.

“I had just commented to my friend in the car how
amazing and clear my dad’s voice was on his song Garden Party, and then Ladd
came back, and he sounded really sad ‘this has been a tribute to Rick Nelson
and his whole band who were lost today in a plane crash in DeKalb, Texas,” he
said with is voice sinking.

“It had felt like someone had shot me, and I
evidently got out of the car, made it around five feet and passed out,” he
said. “I was supposed to be on the plane
with him and so was Gunnar and at the very last minute my dad asked us if we
wanted to meet him to fly commercial to Dallas where he was on his way on a
DC-3 that went down. I genuinely feel
that he had a second sighted moment about Gunnar and me travelling with him,”
Matt said.

“The only ones to make it out alive in the crash were
the pilot and co-pilot, and they made it out the front windows,” he said. “It has been all these years and it still
feels like he is on the road, it is still too horrible for me to get into, so I
talk about it (the crash) like it was a football game, I have to. We are all
going to go sometime, I just don’t want to put myself in a risky position if I
don’t have to,” he said.

At the time of his legendary father’s death, he and
Gunnar were 18 years old, and Matthew said his father had just gone through a
“world record divorce” and had “his entire family was back living with him” and
life was going great.

“My dad was making incredible music at the time of
his death,” Matthew stressed. “The age of 45 is far too young to die.”

“It is going
to be an interesting show. This is
something we want to do, not have to do.
Our dad was our best friend, so we said if we are going to do this right
(a tribute concert). We are playing his songs the way he did them,” said
Nelson. “This concert in Cerritos is
going to be the soundtrack of our life as well this being part of our legacy.”

He said that fans can expect to see a “video
scrapbook” from the day “Gunnar and I were born.”

“My dad was arguable one of the most documented rock
stars in history, so we really tip our hat to him in this concert and share
great stories. You will not only see the
type of entertainer he was, but what kind of man he really was, and where our
family is headed in the future,” Nelson said.

“By the time you leave the Cerritos Center for the
Performing Arts, you will really understand the pure magic of Ricky Nelson, the
legacy he left all of us and how we connect our fans directly to our family in
a very personal way,” he said.

“The world is so not Ozzie and Harriet anymore,”
referring to his late iconic grandparents.

“Gunnar and I grew up in a different time, and I
think our family has always done something relative and relevant from where the
show starts in the 1930’s, to my dad’s music in the 50’s to the 80’s,” he said.During the performance they stress a special motto of
their late father, “Believe in what you’re doing, and be proud of it.”

The concert on Sunday, January 15th
at the CCPA is being billed as “Second Generation Stars” and will also feature
Deana Martin, the singer-actress daughter of Dean Martin, and Steve March
Torme, the son of the iconic Mel Torme.
Former Miss America and television
personality Mary Ann Mobley emcees the afternoon.

Totally adoring our one and only Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Just listened to a Press Conference about the rash of arson fires that have engulfed a two square mile area in We Ho and Hollywood during the past 48 hours. Zev is a walking "sound bite." Reporters LOVE ZEV. Today he did not DISAPPOINT us professional note takers and news dudes.

From the LASD, and LACFD:West Hollywood Sheriff's Station deputies and Los Angeles County firefighters received a call at 12:23AM, Friday, reporting a fire in the 7700 block of Romaine in the City of West Hollywood. This led to deputies and firefighters working together to respond to a succession of similar fire incidents, with the last one occuring in West Hollywood at 2:09AM. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson/Explosive Detail detectives responded and determined the five separate fires were acts of arson. T

hey included: 7700 block of Romaine St. at 12:23AM 1000 block of Genessee Ave. at 12:27AM 1200 block of Curson Ave. at 12:34AM 1200 block of Harper Ave. at 2:09AM (two fires) For safety reasons, about 50 people were temporarily evacuated from an apartment building on Harper Ave. Residents were able to re-occupy their homes soon thereafter. Detectives and firefighters discovered that all the fires started as vehicle fires in apartment car ports. No one was injured. "The total damage is estimated to be $350,000.00," said Battalion Chief Jon O'Brien, Los Angeles County Fire Department. "Ten vehicles with a total value of about $185,000.00 were damaged or destroyed. Four structures suffered about $150,000.00 in damage as well as another $15,000.00 in damage to personal property." Meanwhile in Hollywood (City of Los Angeles), many similar arson fires occurred during roughly the same period of time. "The City of West Hollywood arson fires are definitely related to the LA City fires," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson/Explosives Detail Detective Ed Nordskog. "We are very fortunate that these outrageous crimes didn't result in injuries or death," said Captain Kelley Fraser, West Hollywood Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. "We are asking for the public's help in the search for the arsonist(s). If you saw or see anyone or anything suspicious, please report it immediately." "As a result of these arson fires, in addition to an increased awareness in West Hollywood, there is also an increased deployment of deputies," said Captain Fraser. "We are asking for the public to maintain a high level of awareness and help us catch these arsonist(s)." "Arsonists often like to watch fires they set," said Sheriff's Detective Nordskog. "Please contact us if you noticed anything suspicious. Someone likely saw something they may not think was important, but all clues are good clues right now." Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Arson/Explosives Detail at (323) 881-7500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the websitehttp://lacrimestoppers.org. "It is always a good idea to clear out potentially flammable debris from your carports and ensure you have functional smoke alarms in your homes," said Fire Battalion Chief O'Brien. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and Los Angeles County firefighters are working closely with Los Angeles City Fire and Police authorities to investigative these crimes and to apprehend those responsible.

Jason Robert Fluharty (dob 5/5/82) of Torrance and Jolynn Amanda Ramirez (dob 9/6/82) of Artesia, both 29, are charged with one count each of second-degree commercial burglary and misdemeanor vandalism. Ramirez additionally faces a single felony county of possession of a deadly weapon, brass knuckles.Fluharty and Ramirez are due to be arraigned in Department 3 of Bellflower Superior Court. They are charged in case No. VA122978.
The pair allegedly gained access to the grounds through the cemetery’s maintenance yard around, where they stole a wooden cross, 3 a.m. on Dec. 27. Fluharty and Ramirez then purportedly broke in to an on-site office.
Prosecutors recommended that bail be set at $30,000 for Fluharty and $60,000 for Ramirez. If convicted as charged, Fluharty faces a maximum term of three years in county jail. Ramirez could be sentenced up to three years, eight months in jail.
--Source: Los Angeles CountyDistict Attorney's Office of Media Relations

BACK STORY....Been working on this news item for Los Cerritos Community Newspaper for the past 24 hours. OMG. Love this BOOKING PHOTO. Crime DOES PAY in ARTESIA! LMAO. She was on a "good one" --- you think?

Today is December 30, 2011. Los Cerritos Community Newspaper looks back at all of the amazing news events that shaped the world around us. Thanks for your support and readership. This past year more than 1.6 million people clicked on to this blog, and I am humbled for your interest.

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about Mark Asper....thanks University of Oregon Media Department for the assist....

Mark Asper:

2011 Led all offensive linemen with a 500-pound squat during winter conditioning.

2010 — Started 11 of 13 games at right tackle ... Helped pave the way for the nation’s leading rusher and fourth-best rushing offense in the FBS (286.23) ... Came off the bench in wins at Washington State and USC ... Named to the preseason all-Pac-10 third team by Phil Steele Publications ... Member of the Oregon Iron Club for the second straight year, totaling 1,137 pounds in clean, squat and bench during winter testing ... Shared top honors on the team with a 500-lb. squat.

2009 — Oregon's starting right guard in 12 of 13 games ... Did not start against USC due to injury but still played 39 snaps ... Was in on 70 or more plays in six of 13 games, including 94 snaps at Arizona ... Recorded 54 pancake blocks, just behind Jordan Holmes' team-high 55.

2008 — Saw action in seven games as a redshirt freshman … Drew his first career start, playing right tackle, in Oregon’s Holiday Bowl victory over Oklahoma State … Took part in 27 snaps vs. Utah State, as well as 17 at Washington State and 16 against Arizona State … Displayed steady improvement as the season wore on to position himself to break into the rotation on a regular basis the next three years … Spent the majority of his time at left tackle during 2008 spring drills, yet provides the flexibility to play both guard and tackle.

2007 — The elder statesman among underclassman on the team … Redshirted after being away from the game for a two-year religious mission commitment.

BEFORE OREGON— The three-year offensive and defensive line starter and 2003 team captain earned first-team all-state offensive honors as a senior after receiving second-team accolades following 2002 … Also selected to all-area contingent as well as first-team all-High Country Conference acclaim on both sides of the ball in 2003 after capping junior year receiving first-team all-league offensive attention … Became the focus of Bees’ offensive attack as league’s scoring leader (34.0 avg.) often ran the football directly behind his escort … Loomed as conference’s best defensive lineman for team which completed year with a 4-5 ledger, and led team in quarterback sacks in each of his final two seasons … Also a starter for the school’s 2003 4A state champion basketball team which again ranked No. 1 in the state his final year.

By Randy EconomyThe Countdown to 2012 has begun here in Sunny Southern California. The Occupy Movement is headed to Colorado Boulevard to screw up the Tournament of Roses Parade. Organizers are calling it "Occupy The Rose Parade." They have a new website, www.occupytheroseparade.org. Yep, they are plotting openly to totally disrupt the "Granddaddy of all Parades" with their own "floats," signs, marchers and on and on. Not sure who the "Occupy The Rose Queen" is going to be. I am sure they are holding some sort of preliminary "swim suit" competition over in Vernon on Friday. They are going to have "floats," and "signs" and they have a leader named "Pete" who already as a You Tube Video. Yep. They also have suggestions on what to say on protest banners. So, is this a good idea? How will the average American react to the Occupy the Rose Parader's? Hit my comment section below. Wonder what the University of Oregon and Wisconsin Football teams think about this? Waiting to see if Rose Parade Grand Marshall JR Martinez will take matters into his own hand?

The legal system will now deal with Jurado over the next several days and well into next year.

Let's all keep Chris Sullivan in our Prayers and that his recovery from the three gun shots he received We also need to have a national conversation about how our servicemen and women are "adapting" to life after a decade of endless war tours to Iraq and the Middle East. In the meantime....be safe this upcoming New Years Holiday....

Wanted in a manhunt is Ruben Ray Jurado. He is 19. Sheriff's said the two got into an argument after they were throwing a football and it ended with Jurado allegedly pulling out a gun and started shooting. Sullivan. Here is his photo....from a previous arrest....call Detective Michele Mahan at 909-384-5619 or Sgt. Gary Robertson at 909-384-5663 if you know where he is....ASAP!

The 22 year old decorated Army veteran returned to his crib in San Bernardino on Thursday to a heroes welcome. Less than 18 hours later, Sullivan was shot and at a "homecoming party" at his home that may have left him paralyzed for the rest of his entire life...

He was shot three times. The suspect fled. He got away, and a manhunt has begun to track him down. I spent Christmas Eve with a respected Member of Congress here in Southern California, and we talked about this horrific situation. I am not going to name the Congress Member I was with, but it has shaken them to their inner core.

I hope all of us can stop and reflect on the violence in our community and what we can do in 2012 to put an end to it once and for all. I am going to continue to report about shooting deaths here in our community. We need to bring awareness to the dangers of the situation, and all of us, including Members of Congress have to come up with a plan to stop the killings on our streets once and for all.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Got Santa Fever? So do I. Got everything ready to go here on my end. Now it is up to Santa to do his magic. Watch Santa's EVERY move on Chirstmas Eve, and right here on my blog. Love this night of nights. Heading to celebrate with friends and family. Hope Santa gets you what you deserve!

Meet Randy Economy

Randy Economy is one of the most respected Investigative Journalists in Southern California and is the recipient of FIVE top awards from the prestigious Los Angeles Press Club in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
He is the host of “The Randy Economy Show” that aired on AM 870 ‘The ANSWER’ in Southern California from January 2015 to March 2016. The show was rated as the #1 weekend talk show in Los Angeles by Neilsen/Arbitron during the months of June, September, and November, 2015.
Economy has worked as an investigative reporter for years, he is the real deal.
Economy uncovered a $1 billion dollar political “pay to play” scheme inside the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s Office that lead to the arrest of Assessor John Noguez, Property Tax Consultant Ramin Salari, Property Appraiser Mark McNeill, and Property Appraiser Scott Schenter. The series of articles resulted in him being recognized as a candidate for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2013.
Economy also uncovered misuse of public office by Los Angeles Controller Wendy Greuel revealing how her elected position was used to leverage millions of dollars for her unsuccessful campaign for Mayor in 2013.
Economy, is now a resident of Rancho Mirage, California. He also uncovered massive fraud and political corruption inside the Central Basin Municipal Water District. The agency is now part of a criminal investigation by the FBI and US Attorney’s Office.
Bold, brass, and quick witted, Economy has also uncovered and reported on FBI probe of California State Senator Ronald Calderon, former Assemblyman Tom Calderon that led to both of their arrests in a complex bribery scheme.
He has covered hundreds of public meetings in and around Los Angeles County at City Halls from Simi Valley, to Long Beach, Norwalk, Downey, Los Angeles, Santa Monica and countless other field locations.
The Randy Economy Show has been featured on CNN, CNN International, Fox News, NBCLA, CNN, ABC Eyewitness News, KCAL9, CBS2, Associated Press, United Press International, Al-Jazeera, and hundreds of other television news shows across the globe…
Economy is a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church and attend Sacred Heart in Palm Desert.
In addition, Economy attended Utah State University and Cerritos College as well as a graduate of Cerritos High School.
Economy wears an eye patch. He lost the vision in his right eye nearly 10 years ago, and kids and critics refer to him as “The Pirate.” With his reputation for exposing countless crooked politicians, many now ask who are the real “political pirates” in our area. It is not Randy Economy, it’s those who dare to steal from the public and think that they can get away with it.
Randy Economy became an “official member” of the Republican Party in April of 2016.
Economy can be reached via his cell phone at 562 743-0882. His blog, now with more than 10 million readers is www.RandyEconomy.co.